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''' | == Lungo == | ||
[[File:Carajillo_en_Duralex_Cigogne.jpg|thumb|right|A lungo served in a Duralex glass.]] | |||
A '''lungo''' is a type of [[coffee]] beverage made by using an [[espresso]] machine to make an espresso with more water, resulting in a larger coffee, a "long" espresso. The word "lungo" means "long" in [[Italian language|Italian]]. | |||
== Preparation == | == Preparation == | ||
A lungo is made by extracting an espresso shot with about twice the amount of water as a standard espresso. This results in a coffee that is larger in volume but has a different taste profile compared to a regular espresso. The extraction time is longer, which can lead to a more bitter taste due to the prolonged contact of water with the coffee grounds. | |||
== Comparison with Other Coffee Drinks == | |||
A lungo is often compared to other coffee drinks such as the [[ristretto]] and the [[americano]]. | |||
* A '''ristretto''' is made with the same amount of coffee grounds as an espresso but with less water, resulting in a more concentrated flavor. | |||
* An '''americano''' is made by adding hot water to a standard espresso shot, which dilutes the coffee but retains the espresso's flavor profile. | |||
== Variations == | |||
There are several variations of the lungo, depending on the amount of water used and the type of coffee beans. Some prefer a "short lungo" with slightly less water, while others enjoy a "long lungo" with even more water. | |||
== Serving == | |||
Lungo is typically served in a larger cup than a standard espresso, often in a glass or ceramic cup. It is popular in many European countries and is often enjoyed as a morning or afternoon coffee. | |||
== | == Related Pages == | ||
* [[Espresso]] | * [[Espresso]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Ristretto]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Americano (coffee)]] | ||
* [[Coffee preparation]] | * [[Coffee preparation]] | ||
[[Category:Coffee]] | [[Category:Coffee]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:04, 15 February 2025
Lungo[edit]
A lungo is a type of coffee beverage made by using an espresso machine to make an espresso with more water, resulting in a larger coffee, a "long" espresso. The word "lungo" means "long" in Italian.
Preparation[edit]
A lungo is made by extracting an espresso shot with about twice the amount of water as a standard espresso. This results in a coffee that is larger in volume but has a different taste profile compared to a regular espresso. The extraction time is longer, which can lead to a more bitter taste due to the prolonged contact of water with the coffee grounds.
Comparison with Other Coffee Drinks[edit]
A lungo is often compared to other coffee drinks such as the ristretto and the americano.
- A ristretto is made with the same amount of coffee grounds as an espresso but with less water, resulting in a more concentrated flavor.
- An americano is made by adding hot water to a standard espresso shot, which dilutes the coffee but retains the espresso's flavor profile.
Variations[edit]
There are several variations of the lungo, depending on the amount of water used and the type of coffee beans. Some prefer a "short lungo" with slightly less water, while others enjoy a "long lungo" with even more water.
Serving[edit]
Lungo is typically served in a larger cup than a standard espresso, often in a glass or ceramic cup. It is popular in many European countries and is often enjoyed as a morning or afternoon coffee.
